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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1927

Page

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Supreme Court Cancels Doheny Dil Leases and Arms Pact Outlook

United States moves on arms control amid British note outlining positions for a three power pact with Britain and Japan. Government accepts President Coolidge’s plan, eyes Geneva naval conference, and signals cautious optimism while noting the need for adjustments with the preparatory commission. The British reply emphasizes limits on treaty classes and inter empire communications.

Coolidge Japan Britain United Prom Washington Coal Ule State Department Manier France Italy Great Britain Cardinal Syrps United States of America Geneva Hsig

Federal income tax help ends this week in Bling

Deputy collector R McDonald will staff offices at the federal building to assist oral income tax payers in filing this week Tuesday and Wednesday. This is the last opportunity for taxpayers to get help with their returns. Mrs Mary Colegrous returned home to Clymer after visiting friends in Clinton Street area. Charles Higgins of Meadville was a visitor in Peng today with total friends.

R. McDonald Testernal Revenue Federal Mary Colegrous Clymer Jenile Ranglink Clinton Street Charles Higgins Meadville Peng

Five Best Radio Features Airing Across WEAF Stations

Early radio guide lists ten stations and programs including Grand Opera and Henry Hadley ensembles. Mentions Arlington Virginia and Atlantic City with tune times around 8:16 to 8:30 p.m. and status notes bartering exchanges on WJZ KOKA WEA routes.

Atlantic City Ohera

Senate votes cloture to advance prohibition measure

In Washington on February 28 the Senate adopted a cloture motion by a margin of 65 to 27 to limit debate on the reorganization of the prohibition department. The action signals likely passage of the measure as filibusters threaten delay while upper House factions push toward final approval.

Washington Ovie Wate Senate Olotune ‘Rie Andregis Lill Prohibition Department

Battle Near Sunkiang Probably Decides China's Fate

Two great armies massed near Sunkiang, 46 miles from Shanghai, as Northern and Southern forces gather reinforcements for a potentially decisive clash. Chang Chinghang's troops shift front while 250,000 men stand ready. Foreign troops reinforce Shanghai defenses amid friction over Li Pao-Chang’s river closure and the arrest of suspected Cantonese agents.

Sunkiang China Chang Miles W. Vaughn United Press Shanghai Sunxhiang Sungkiang Li Pao-Chang Woorung Whangnon

Seventy-One School Bills In Legislature Move Ahead

Hy United Frese reports from Harrisburg that seventy-one school bills are pending in the General Assembly. The State Department of Public Instruction announced that fifty-nine are House measures and the remainder were introduced in the Senate.

Hy United Frese Harrisburg General Assembly State Department of Public Instruction Senate

Magnate Samuel Insull Cited to Senate for Contempt

United Press reports Samuel Insull the public utilities magnate his attorney Daniel Schuyler and Philadelphia court clerk Thomas Cunningham were cited to the Senate for contempt after refusing to answer questions before the Reed State elections Investigation committee.

United Press Washington Samuel Tasull Joultianillionaire Public Utilities Daniel Schuyler Thomas Cunningham Philadelphia Senate Reed Stnate Elections Investigation Committee

Extend War on Corn Borer to City District

State and Federal agricultural authorities extend the corn borer campaign to city districts and countryside. A First Ward garden owner received a notice instructing immediate destruction of an overdue corn patch. The notice from the State Agriculture Department warned of further inspections in the Spring and possible penalties for noncompliance.

Asell State Agriculture Department

New Castle Arrests Man Suspected Gorilla of Youngstown Terror

Police detain Ed Johnson a 45 year old Black man who claims Uniontown as his home. He is described as about six and a half feet tall and is being held awaiting identification as the gorilla terrorizing Youngstown Ohio for some time.

United Press New

Go 10 Church Drive Opened At Union Service

Last evening the Laymen's Come to Churan campaign launched at a union service in the Presbyterian church. About 400 people attended with many turned away. diverse Protestant denominations were represented. J. J. Wright led singing as he will throughout the series, and Rev. Wale Bartlett delivered the sermon urging a renewed allegiance to Jesus Christ. Continued on Page Seven.

Presbyterian Church Nism J. J. Wright Old Rugged Cross Wale, Bartlett

Congress Set to Adjourn Friday Amid Major Proposals

Washington dispatch reports Congress struggles to clear Prohibition, public buildings and dam projects before adjournment. Filibusters threaten passage, as Senate blocks action on Boulder Dam, Tyson Emergency Army Officers and Johnson items. Uncertain fate rests on luck with bills likely dying at noon if not passed.

Paul 8 Mallon United Press Washington Fed. S Congress Holder Dam Miile Shouly Senate Gooldge Dusiness Johnson Andrews

Clyde F Brown Named Director of Roosevelt Highway Assn

Clyde P Brown of Corry was elected director to represent Corry, Union City and Waterford in the Roosevelt Highway Association. At a Wellsboro meeting, plans discussed include local and national advertising, with future meetings in Scranton and western sections. Carrie Johnson returned home after a weekend in Titusville.

Corry Union City Waterford Roosevelt Highway Association Wellsboro Clyde P Brown Roosevalt Highway Association Brown Wellabord Penn Wells Hotel Senos I Nias Gotherrsaliddr Way Leonard Yarrow Kane State Chamber of Commerce Scranton Clyde Brown Cory

Jewelry Store Robbed in Miami with $200000 Loss

In Miami on February 28 Sutton and Gibson jewelry store suffered a burglary. Thieves entered an office above the shop, cut through the door, and stole diamonds and jewels valued at about $200000 plus an unestimated amount of cash placed in a case by local sportsman J A Fink.

Miami Pla Sutton and Gibson J. AM. Fink Loral Sportsman

School Days Concert Set for Tuesday Evening at High School

The Cory Choral Society will present School Days at the High School auditorium Tuesday night with an orchestra and a program including Overture, March of the Grenadiers, School Days, Clang of the Forge and Valey of Laughter among others. Tickets are on sale at Mist Fuller’s or from choir members.

Cory Choral Society Mist Fuller's Mita Pisherty Don Smith Milon Waller Ralph Ward Lucile Murray Beetley Vee Losey

Fire destroys Hanntley Department Store in Blairsville

Seven families were driven to the street as Hanntley Department Store burned and spread to nearby apartments in Blairsville Pa. Fire officials estimated the damage at 100000 dollars. All available firefighters fought the blaze for six hours before bringing it under control.

Blairsville Hanntley Department Store Hlaresvie

Coolidge Pushes Slow Policy Toward China Crisis

President Coolidge orders a cautious approach to the Chinese crisis emphasizing peace over immediate action. He holds Marines in reserve and plans to operate only if foreign lives are in danger, seeking to avoid provocation while protecting 4,000 Americans and refugees.

Coolidge China

Conneaut Trial Postponed Amid Confession Dispute

Floyd Mewtt, 16, accused of first degree murder in Conneaut, Ohio, was to be arraigned today in Jefferson jail but the proceeding was postponed due to defense counsel issues. Tewitt, who confessed to killing Mrs. Della Brown and her five year old son on February 14 and later repudiated it, has been indicted on first degree murder charges.

Iness United Pros Conneaut Ohio Miless Ro Smith Coounsel Floyd Jefferson Sathackett

Blue laws end golfing as South Carolina enforces Sunday bans

Blue laws affecting Sunday activity sweep across South Carolina with arrests for ardent golfers in Greenville and reports of stores and newsboys barred from selling papers, while other towns report no arrests. In Brazil, Italian pilot Francesco di Pinedo lands in Sao Paulo after a night flight from Rio de Janeiro.

United Press Columbia S. CG South Carolina Aiken Greenville Rio DE Janeiro Coloni Francesco di Pinedo Sao Paulo

Supreme Court voids Doheny leases at Elk Hills oil field

The United States Supreme Court canceled E. L. Doheny’s leases on the Elk Hills Naval oil reserve in California. The court ruled the 1920 leases invalid due to fraud and lack of authority, ordering repayment of about $10,000,000 to the government. The decision final, no rehearing possible, and signals a government victory in the Teapot Dome era cases.

Herbert Little United Press Washington Unity States Supreme Court Today E. L. Doheny el Wills Naval Oil Reserve California Doheny Companies Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Navy Denby Cone Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Trland Naval Base Decsign San Francisco Sinair Supreme Court Butler Justice Stone United Stites Navy Interior Departments Hawaii Sinclair High Court Doheny Pearl Harbor, Tawaiian

Woman Perishes as Home Burns in Abernardsville News

Mrs Mary Sawyer 64 died in a house fire here today. Her son William A Sawyer his wife and Miss Muriel Bell Knap a school teacher were rescued all suffered smoke exposure and Miss Bell Knap was slightly burned Mrs Ralph DeGraff and two visiting children departed yesterday from the western home of her parents May and Mrs James Mackres Franklin Street line Butato

United Tve Abernardsville N_ 1 Mary Sawyer William A. Sawyer Muriel Bell Knap Ralph DeGraff Weslern May James Mackres Franklin 'Strety Butato

Giant Electric Locomotive Under Construction at Erie

United Press reports the General Electric Company is building what is claimed to be the world’s largest electric locomotive in Erie Pennsylvania. The 73 foot long machine will be powered by electric current and use numerous contactors. Built for the Great Northern Railroad, it aims to power several locomotives for long routes.

United Prout Erie Germeral Electric Company Saltoma Sic

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